Hobark International (UK) Limited Recruits Principal Drilling Engineer (Semi Submersible)

Hobark International (UK) Limited is the staffing division of the Hobark group. HIL delivers complete recruitment solution for all segments of the Oil & Gas industry. These tailored solutions include everything from the initial client briefing to the final candidate, or project group, offer.

We are recuiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title:  Principal Drilling Engineer (Semi Submersible)
Reference Code: 24343

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description
Description of the Work:

• Lead a team of drilling/completion and well test engineers in planning and supporting the safe and efficient delivery of development, exploration and appraisal wells in water-depths up to 700ft, offshore Nigeria.
• Operations involve the following special challenges:
• High pressure / narrow margin drilling techniques,
• High angle / extended reach drilling,
• Subsea completions and well testing,
• Third party staff, service and equipment quality,
• Complex supply chain and logistics.
• Interaction with other (G&G) departments

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 in a similar position.
• Extensive experience involving semi's, knowledge of onshore and jack-up
• operations would be beneficial.
• Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous.

Education

• Technical / engineering qualification required.
• IWCF sub sea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.

Other Requirements

• Exemplary HSE leadership.
• Strong drive for continuous performance improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading effectively in a multi-cultural society.
• Team leadership capabilities
• Completion and testing experience
• Able to work under sustained high workload, meet tight deadlines yet still deliver quality work
• Competency with drilling engineering software
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processors and presentation software.
• Project management skills
• Excellent knowledge of drilling engineering and international industry standards, ideally acquired while working for a large international operator.
• Good organisation and project management skills, ensuring efficient application of the company's well delivery and commercial processes.
• Contracts and contractor management.

Remuneration
Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of Nigerian Income Tax. Travel days paid.

Contract Duration
12 months, renewable based on performance.

Project Duration
1 year. Upon completion, reassignment to other projects is a possibility.

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online